FAUR 040-DF

Built by 23 August Works

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

920 kW

1,234 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1975–1977

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the FAUR 040-DF

Explore the powerful 040-DF diesel locomotive, a robust machine designed for efficiency and reliability on the rails.

This locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a substantial power output of 920 kW, making it suitable for a variety of demanding tasks.

Built by the 23 August Works between 1975 and 1977, the 040-DF features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement.

Powered by a Sulzer 6LDA28-B prime mover, it has served numerous railway operators, primarily in Romania, showcasing its versatile performance in both passenger and freight services.

Discover the detailed specifications and diverse career paths of this significant diesel locomotive.

FAUR 040-DF technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	FAUR 040-DHC
Built by	23 August Works · 1975–1977
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	920 kW1,234 hp	1,234 hp
Tractive effort	231 kN51,931 lbf	51,931 lbf
Prime mover	Sulzer 6LDA28-B
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'

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Operators of the FAUR 040-DF

Railway companies that have operated the 040-DF, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Rail&Sea Logistics GmbH	RSAT 69	Austria
Cargo Trans Vagon	CTV 69	Romania
CER FERSPED	CFSP 69	Romania
CFR passenger services	CFR Călători 69	Romania
CFR passenger services	CFR Călători 73	Romania
Constantin Grup	CG 69	Romania
EXPRESS FORWARDING SRL	EXFO 69	Romania
Grup Feroviar Român	GFR 69	Romania
Private owners group	@private-ro 69	Romania
TehnoTrans Feroviar	THF 69	Romania
Tim Rail Cargo	TRC 69	Romania
Vest Trans Rail	VTR 69	Romania